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total of 164,445 females and 81,660 males were a d m i t t e d t o r e a d A

m e d i c i n e i n 2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7 academic session out of a total number of 4.8 million candidates a d m i t t e d i n a l l I r a n i a n Universities.

More females were also admitted into Human Sciences, Basic Sciences, Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences and Art.

Male Candidates outnumbered females only in Engineering where 1,148,044 males were admitted against 355,260 females.

Briefing the Executive Secretary, N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL, when he visited the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology in Tehran where he went to attend

D18 meeting which was however postponed, Mr. F. Talebi, the Deputy of Centre of International Scientific Cooperation in the Ministry said that with a population of 80 million, Iran had a total of 2,750 Universities

including campuses and a literacy rate of 97 per cent.

He told the NUC Scribe that two ministries were responsible for regulating Science, Research and Technology in Iran. “The Ministry

Great Cleric, Chairman of Al-Mustapha International University and Chairman of the Supreme Council of Jami’ul Mudarriseen, Iran, Prof. Ayatallah Alireza Arafi (right)

presenting a sourvinir (plaque) to Prof. Rasheed (left)

Pg. 16Prof. Rasheed Becomes Fellow of

Physiotherapy Society

in this edition

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Proposed Claretian University Submits Documents to NUC

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of Science, Research and T e c h n o l o g y r e g u l a t e s universities offering courses in B a s i c S c i e n c e s , H u m a n Sciences, Engineering, Art, Agriculture, Research Centres and all Science and Technology Parks, while the Ministry of Health and Medical Education regulates medical education and al l Medical Universi t ies , Medical Research Centres and oversees the integration of the delivery of health services in the country.”

Mr. Talebi further said that the country has an office of the Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology that does not have any university or institution under it, but was mainly responsible for supporting “the technological development and science based companies.”

He said that Iran had 70 Research Centres, Science and Technology Parks which were spread across the country, even in border cities and that women constituted 50

percent of Iranian Students and 24 percent of Faculty members of all universities.

On Vocational training in Iran, the ministry official said there was currently over 850,000 students undertaking different vocational studies in 900 branches of University of Technical and Vocational Training in different parts of the country.

He revealed that at the moment, Iran had implemented 17 mega projects under the Supervision of the Deputy of Science and Technology of Presidency and 47 national mega projects under the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. “Some of these National Mega Projects are: Manufacturing Supercomputers, R e s e a r c h i n O c e a n - L i n e r, P r o d u c t i o n o f r a d i o p h a r m a c e u t i c a l s , N a t i o n a l accelerator, mass production of Micro-Alec, and manufacturing and launching of small satellites,”

Explaining the quality prospective of the country’s universities, Mr.

Meeting at Ministry of Science, Research and Technology in Tehran

Group photo with officials of the Ministry



s e e i n g m o r e r e s e a r c h collaborations between Nigeria and Iranian universities, having Iranian academics in Nigerian universities and hoped that his visit would open up discussions between academics in the two countries.

The NUC scribe said that because Iran was advanced in Medicine, Pharmacy, and Technology; he deliberately included visiting Iranian universities in order to

explore areas of collaborations between them and Nigerian universities.

He informed the ministry officials that there were about two million Nigerians enrolled into various p r o g r a m m e s i n t h e 1 6 4 universities in the country and that tuition was free in all federal universities in Nigeria.

The Ministry organised a tour of three universities for Professor Rasheed.

At the Tehran University of Medical Science, (TUMS), the Vice Chancellor, for Global Strategies and International Affairs, Dr. Ramin Kordi told the NUC Scribe that TUMS traced its origin to 1852 when the first Modern Centre for Medical Education was established as part of the Institute for Higher Education, Dar -ol-Fonoon.

He however explained that the School of Medicine as the first school of University of Tehran was established in 1934 and by 1986 all

Talebi said that in 2016, Iran was ranked 16th in the world and 2nd in Scientific publication growth rate by SCOPUS and ISI Rankings, adding that in the 2017 Times and Thomson Reuters rankings, 13 Iranian Universities were rated among top world universities and 206 Iranian Scholars were among top one (1) percent of World Scientists.

Mr. Talebi informed Prof. Rasheed that Iran was interested in exporting its achievements in science and technology to other countries and was ready to enter i n t o j o i n t b i l a t e r a l a n d multilateral programmes with other countries, adding that as a friend to Iran, Nigeria was a priority to them and they were interested in opening universities in Nigeria, encourage staff- student exchanges, enter into collaborations with universities and offer more admissions to Nigerians to do their PhDs in Iran.

Responding, Professor Rasheed said that the NUC was desirous of

TUMS Vice-Chancellor for Global Strategies and International Affairs,Dr. Ramin Kordi (left) presenting a souvenir to Prof. Rasheed

Prof. Rasheed presenting some copies of Monday Bulletin to Dr. Ramin Kordi



Group photo with officials of TUMS. Prof. Rasheed is 5th right while the Vice Chancellor, Dr. Kordi is 4th left

medical and associated schools of University of Tehran carried on their activities independently as Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS).

He said that TUMS was “the oldest and most well-known medical centre in Iran and admits student around the globe”.

He revealed that TUMS had more than 90 research centres,1,650 faculty members and graduates about 13,000 students annually in various “levels and majors,” with 12 Schools, 16 Teaching and

Treatment Hospitals covering a population of more than three million people and providing students with ample opportunity to put their knowledge into practice.”

TUMS had received the first rank among universities in Iran for many years and had proved itself in the international arena, receiving notable awards in the region, Asia and around the world”, he added. Professor Rasheed was later conducted round TUMS School

of Dentistry where the Vice-Dean o f G loba l S t r a t eg i e s and International Affairs, Pouyan Aminishakib, D.D.S, in a presentation told the Executive Secretary that the School had three separate campuses, 13 educational departments with MSc. in 8 disciplines, PhD in two disciplines and specialty in 8 disciplines.

He said further that the School has 10 Separate Clinics, an Integrated Oral Health Care System and a Dental Laboratory Technology School and five research Centres.

Meeting with Officials of the Tehran University of Medical Science



He listed the 13 department of the school as follows: • Community Oral Health• Dental Bio materials• Endodontics• Oral and Maxillofacial

Medicine• Oral and Maxillofacial

Pathology• Oral and Maxillofacial

Radiology• Oral and Maxillofacial

Surgery• Orthodontics, Pediatric

Dentistry• P e r i o d o n t i c s ,

Prosthodontics• Restorative Dentistry

and • D e n t a l L a b o r a t o r y

Technology.

At the Al-Zahra University, an all female institution, a presentation on the university was given by the Director of International Academic Co l l abora t ion , Associate Professor Parichehr Hanachi who told Professor Rasheed that Al-Zahra was the only comprehensive women university in Iran and was

Prof. Rasheed (right) receiving a souvinir (plaque) from the Director International Academic Collaborations of Al-Zahra University, Dr. Hanachi

Group photo with some Academic Staff of Al-Zahra University, first right is Charge d’ Affairs of Nigeria’s Embassy in Iran, Mr. Magaji Saidu Barda

founded in 1964.

She said that with a student population of about 12,000, the university had 51 under-graduate a n d 1 1 4 p o s t - g r a d u a t e programmes housed in 10 faculties, adding that the university had two campuses in Tehran and publishes 18 Academic Journals.

The Director said that Al-Zahra University had international students from 10 countries and had signed MoU’s with 70

countries and that in its faculty of Art, it runs degrees in Arabic, Russian, French and Persian, while in its faculty of education it offers counseling, Psychology and Information Technology.

Professor Hanachi said that Nano Physics was also offered in the university and that the Biological Science Department was very s t r o n g , e s p e c i a l l y i t s Biotechnology programme.

She said that the institution’s Theology Faculty had five



departments that offered BA, MA, and PhDs in Islamic Philosophy, Qur’an Science and Hadith, Islamic Law, History of R e l i g i o n a n d I s l a m i c Civilization.

The Director called on the NUC Scribe to ensure collaborative research, student and faculty exchanges between Nigerian and I r a n i a n u n i v e r s i t i e s a n d encourage especially PhD students to apply to the universities and promised that incentives would be given to Nigerian students wishing to study in Al-Zahra University.

Responding, Professor Rasheed described Al-Zahra as a unique university because not many countries have a university exclusively devoted to women and said that his commission would encourage some rich Nigerians and organisation to consider establishing a women only university in Nigeria.

He promised to encourage some women academics to undertake their post-graduate studies in the

university and said he would send a small team of women academics to attend a workshop on linguistics coming up by the last quarter of the year in the university as a way of opening up conversation between them.

In the holy city of Qom, Professor Rasheed visited the Al-Mustapha University, the Qom Shrine, the Great Library of Ayotollah Al-Uzma Mar’ashi Najafi and the Al-Mustapha Open University.

At the Al-Mustapha University, Professor Rasheed was told that the focus of the university was Islamic Science and that it offered courses in Qur’an and Hadith philosophy and wisdom and History.

After a tour of The Great Library of Ayatallah Al-Uzma Mar’ashi Najafi, Professor Rasheed was informed that the founder of the library, the late Ayatallah Al-Uzma Marashi Najafi lived for 96 years and worked hard through his personal efforts to save every income he got to buy

dated precious Islamic and Religious books and manuscripts in their thousands to establish the library which has over 22 departments including the the Manuscript Treasury which holds thousands of volumes and titles making it one of the richest book treasury in the Islamic world.

Other departments in the library include the Printed Book Treasury, the Rare and old Printed Book Archive, the Photographic Books Archive, the Printed Foreign Book Archive, The Archive of World Library Catalogues, Micrography Department the Laboratory and Book Repair Department and the Encyclopedia Department.

The library which has a sitting capacity of 2000 also houses a printing house, a computer department and several others.

At the Headquarters of the Al-Mustapha Open University (MOU) the Vice-President, Relation and In te rna t iona l Affa i r s , to ld Professor Rasheed that Al-Mustapha Open University was the greatest Open University in

Group photo with Chairman, Al-Mustapha International University, Ayatallah Arafi (4th left) , Prof. Rasheed is 3rd left and Ibrahim Yakasai 3rd right



Cyberspace and that it teaches seven different languages.

He said that MOU offered 7000 degrees, 5000 short term courses in 14 different languages and had students from over 100 countries and was hundred percent online, adding that “we have no religious limitation.”

At the end of the tour of Qom, Professor Rasheed was received at the Headquarters of Al-M u s t a p h a I n t e r n a t i o n a l University by its Chairman who is also the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Jami’ul M u d a r a r r i s e e n ( t h e C o m p r e h e n s i v e I s l a m i c Seminary Schools in Iran), the great cleric, Professor Ayatallah Alireza Arafi, who gave a brief review of education in Iran in Al-Mustapha University and in Qom.

According to him, Qom was the centre of Islamic knowledge in Iran, the region and the world and that there was over 200 Islamic Centres in Qom and over 50,000 international students from 130 countries.On Al-Mustapha International

University, the Chairman said, that the institution was a Centre of Excellence in Islamic Philosophy, Sufism, Religion and Sects, Comparative Religion and Research in all aspects of Islam.

He said ten international languages were taught in the University and that all Mazahibs (Schools of Thoughts) were also taught and 50 magazines were produced in different langauges.

The chairman said the university had over 4000 lecturers and 10,000 African students studying in the university inside Iran, adding that the university had

branches in Ghana and Niger and was seeking for the opportunity to open one in Nigeria.

Ayatallah Arafi revealed that 10 countries were waiting to have a branch of Al-Mustapha opened in their countries.

In his response, Professor Rasheed said “we are happy to see the deep commitment to knowledge and civilization in Iran and we are going back home with a very positive impression, adding that we found the Iranian society very tolerant, cultured and very accommodating.

He told the great cleric that “we welcome Al-Mustapha University in Nigeria and assured that the NUC would work very hard to foster collaboration between Nigeria and Iranian Universities within the shortest possible time.

He further pledge that NUC would fast track the application to open up a university in Nigeria by Al-Mustapha International University a n y t i m e i t r e c e i v e d s u c h application.

Prof. Rasheed admiring a post-graduate classroom in Al-Mustapha University, Qom

Prof. Rasheed and Ibrahim Yakasai inside the Manuscript Treasury of The Great Library of Ayatallah Al-Uzma Mar’ashi Najafi in Qom



Photo Gallery (TUMS)

Vice Dean of Global Strategies TUMS, Dr.Pouyan (middle) and other officialsSchool of Dentistry, TUMS

Prof. Rasheed (holding Ipad) being conducted round the dentistry department in TUMS

Some Dental Chairs in TUMS

Microscopes Dentures



Photo Gallery (Al-Zahra)

Outside the Faculty of Social Sciences and Economics in Al-Zahra Women University

Inside a Lecture Theatre in Al-Zahra University

Inside the Library Building of Al-Zahra University

A session in Al-Zahra Women University

Reading room at Al-Zahra University Library



Group photo with staff of Nigerian Embassy in Tehran, 4th left is HE Ambassador Hamzat Ibrahim, Prof. Rasheed is 4th right

Photo Gallery

The Finance Attache, Mrs. Mary Akpan (2nd right) presents a gift to Prof. Rasheed (2nd left) on behalf of all staff of the Nigerian Embassy in Iran. The Ambassador HE Alh. Hamzat Ibrahim (3rd right) and others look on.

HE Ambassador Hamzat Ibrahim (left) and ES Prof. Rasheed Lunch in honour of Prof. Rasheed by HE Hamzat Ibrahim



Photo Gallery (Al-Mustapha International University, Qom)

Prof. Rasheed (2nd left) being received at the reception of Al-Mustapha University, Qom

Model of Al-Mustapha International University, Qom

Inside the Library of Al-Mustapha International University

Inside a Lecture Theatre in Al-Mustapha University



Photo Gallery

L-R: Prof. Rasheed, Tour guide at the Shrine in Qom Hujjatul Islam Alireza and Ibrahim Yakasai

At the Al-Mustapha Open University. L-R:Guide from Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amin Javad, VC MOU, Mohsen Ghanbari, Prof. Rasheed and Ibrahim Yakasai

Executive waiting room at Qom Shrine Executive Secretary at the Executive waiting room



Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed receiving vital document for the proposed Claretian Univerity from Senior Technical Assistant to Imo State

Governor, Barr. Simion Ikenna

Proposed Claretian University Submits Documents to NUC

The Execut ive Secretary, N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, has assured that the Commission would continue to work towards making Private universi t ies more attractive to the public.

He gave the assurance when the proprietors of proposed Imo Claretian University, Nkwerre, I m o S t a t e , v i s i t e d t h e Commission for submission of basic documents for take-off.

Giving an overview of the Nigerian University System (NUS) with 164 universities, Prof. Rasheed appreciated the phenomenal growth of private universities to 75 in less than 20 years. He explained that three of the private universities were joint ownership under Public-Private Partnership (PPP), which he said, was a unique emerging structure in the system.

He said that with the impressive role they were playing in the NUS, the commission was working towards ensuring that private universities were more attractive to the public.

He reiterated that investment in university education should not be seen as a profit-making venture, but service to humanity, as could be seen from the noble cause for the establishments of the Ivy league universities and others around the world which had outlived their founders.

He decried the recent outflux of Nigerians to foreign universities, especially in neighbouring countries while there were enough private universities in Nigeria with better standards that could admit them. He noted that most of the foreign universities patronised by Nigerian students were not accredited and of low standard, saying that in some of those foreign institutions, Nigerians constituted the highest percentage of students as ordinarily, their citizens would not patronise such universities.

He said that NUC as a regulatory agency for university education in Nigeria, was committed t o w a r d s e n s u r i n g b e t t e r university education that could be comparable to any standard at global level. To ensure standard in the NUS, he said that NUC had identified and clamped down on i l l e g a l d e g r e e - a w a r d i n g inst i tut ions. and that the Commission was working with

the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the activities of degree mills in Nigeria,

Prof. Rasheed pointed out that Government had continued to create enabling environment that encouraged both public and private investors in education and that the Commission welcomed the partnership between Imo State government and the Claretian Miss ionary Order for the establishment of the university.

He reminded them that character and learning were basic qualities of university education, stressing that the traditional requirements for graduation were those envious qualities. He expressed optimism that the proposed university would imbibe discipline as a watchword with the hope of producing good crop of men and women of integrity that would impact humanity and change the society.



Meeting session

He also enjoined the proprietors to consider the relationship between environment and learning, in order to begin planning and investing in quality s t ructures that would be distinctive and befit the status of a standard university. He counselled that it would be better to have a small well-designed modern and focused university in t e r m s o f f a c i l i t i e s a n d programmes that would be attractive to modern scholars and address the challenges facing the society.

Prof. Rasheed further advised that since the priestly order had similar universities in some parts of the world, the proprietors should be mindful of structural development in terms of facilities and quality of programmes so as to be a t pa r wi th the i r counterparts in other branches.

He added that in line with global trend on internationalisation of univers i ty educat ion, the proposed university may interact with other branches through staff exchange programmes, so there was need to be mindful of quality

and standard. He advised that the university should strive to be iden t i f i ed fo r someth ing spectacular that would make stakeholders and the university c o m m u n i t y p r o u d t o b e associated with it.

On the issue of partnership between Imo state government and Claretian missionary order, Prof. Rasheed harped on the need for a clear and defined Terms of Agreement that would would be understood by both parties, stating the role of each in the partnership, especially that of the state government.

H e s a i d t h a t d u e t o inconsistencies in government policies, there should be definite c la r i f ica t ions and proper d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f t h e agreements. By doing so, it would save the in tended u n i v e r s i t y f r o m f u t u r e administrative issues that may be inimical to its growth and progress. He also said that the Terms of Agreement should be publicised to inform the public of what role each party would be playing in running the university,

s o a s t o a v o i d a d v e r s e misinterpretations.

The Executive Secretary said that NUC would review the submitted documents for possible gray areas and implications and revert to them as soon as possible.

He expressed the Commission’s appreciation to the Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha for his vested interest in university education, emphasising that education was not only for enlightenment, but a tool for development as no society could advance without university education. He appealed to the state government not to see the venture as a political project but rather, an educational initiative that would benefit mankind.

The representative of Imo State Governor and his Specia l Technical Adviser, Hon. Ikennah Emeh, said that the present government in Imo state was committed to education as it had been running free education programme from primary to secondary school level. He stated



Prof. Rasheed (middle) with members of the NUC Management and the Claretian University delegation

that in recent years, Imo state had been having the highest number of applicants for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination ( U T M E ) a n d I m o S t a t e University did not have the carrying capacity for the teeming qualified candidates. This he said, led to the establishment of Eastern Palm University and the desire to partner with credible organisations such as Claretian missionary society for the establishment of the proposed university.

He declared that Imo state was not going into the partnership for financial gains but for the spirit of providing access to quality education, disclosing that the government had committed a matching grant of 100 million n a i r a t o w a r d s t h e commencement of the university.

In his remarks, the Catholic Bishop of Bauchi, Most Rev. Fr. Hilary Dachelem commended the Executive Secretary and the Management of NUC in ensuring that quality and standard were maintained in the NUS. He said that contrary to public opinion that one must know someone

before things could be done, the reception and professional guidance accorded the delegation by NUC had proven otherwise.

He said that where mediocrity was said to be the order of the day, he was impressed that there were still credible individuals and agencies that were working tirelessly towards making Nigeria a greater nation. He pointed out that insistence on standard was for the good of the country as anyone could fall victim of mediocrity in one way or the other. He thanked the Commission for encouraging the partnership and Imo State government for making the vision to be realised.

The Provincial Superior, Catholic Imo Diocese, Rev, Fr, Simeon Nwobi disclosed that the university would start on a small but impactful level, with concentration on science, technology and innovation with reference to agriculture and health sciences.

He said that the university would a l s o t a k e i n t e r n a t i o n a l dimension, hoping that NUC

would subsequently allow it to utilisie technology through online studies, to chart a new course towards imparting skills and innovation. He added that the institution had among its goals, to produce critical thinkers and skilful graduates through its General studies programme. He further informed that similar branches of Claretian universities are found in Brazil, Spain, Italy, Philippines and some Asian Countries. He thanked the Commission for rekindling their faith in establishing the university, pledging that when approved, the university would operate within the regulatory provisions of NUC.

The Chairman of Council, Eastern Palm University and former Ambassador to Singapore, Mrs. Nonye R, Okpara, maintained that education should be everybody’s business as the government could not successfully handle it alone. She said that PPP was the beginning of the revolution in university education and part of the way forward in providing and gaining access to qual i ty education. She commended NUC for its openness and strict position on ensuring quality and standard



education through the Rochas Foundation. They said that though access and funding were major challenges in the NUS, they should not be detrimental to quality and standard. They urged the university to support NUC’s quality assurance drive by undertaking regular internal quality assurance mechanisms. They expressed hope that the university would be inspiring and entrepreneurial in nature.

Also in the delegation was the Rector, Imo state Polytechnic, Rev. Fr. Wence Madu.

NUC members in attendance were Directors, Accreditation, Dr. Noel Saliu; Executive Secretary’s Office, Mr. Chris Maiyaki; Inspection and Monitoring, Mrs. Essien Usendiah; Establishment of Private Universities, Mr. Abdullahi Hamza and Ag. Director, Student Support Services, Dr.(Mrs) Maryam Sali.

Prof. Rasheed Becomes Fellow of Physiotherapy SocietyThe Executive Secretary,

N a t i o n a l U n i v e r s i t i e s

Commission (NUC), Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL, was recently conferred with Fellow of the N i g e r i a S o c i e t y o f Physiotherapy (FNSP), the highest award for a non-member, for his selfless service and support in advancing the cause of the Society and Physiotherapy

profession at large.

While expressing appreciation

for the award, Prof. Rasheed

informed the delegation that

copies of the curriculum for

Physiotherapy programme

currently undergoing review,

w o u l d b e s e n t t o Vi c e Chancellors of Universities for their imput.

He said that as part of the review, students on the programme would now spend six years for course work and clinicals and one year internship leading to the a w a r d o f D o c t o r o f

P h y s i o t h e r a p y. P r o f e s s o r Rasheed stated that the review of the curriculum for physiotherapy

programme became necessary in

order to meet global best

practices. He said that due to the

changes in the curriculum, NUC

w o u l d n o t i f y t h e J o i n t

Admissions and Matriculation

Board (JAMB) and the Head of

the Civi l Service of the

Federation respectively.

He stated that concerted efforts were being put in place to improve funding for Medical colleges,

adding that NUC would continue

to look into the issue of carrying

capacity so as to encourage

Medical colleges with required

resource capabilities to increase

their carrying capacities. He

Executive Secretary, NUC, Prof. Abubakar A. Rasheed receiving the letter of conferment

from the President of NSP, Dr. Rufai Yusuf Ahmad

in the NUS, especially on the closure of illegal universities. She assured that when given the opportunity, the proposed university would not disappoint the Commission nor compromise on standard.

In their respective comments, the Management staff of NUC, expressed confidence in the par tnership , as Governor Okorocha was known for his remarkable support towards



stressed that most Medical

Colleges in Nigeria had adequate

number of teaching and

technical staff as well as

facilities to admit more than they

currently do.

The NUC scribe however lamented that Nigeria was suffering from huge deficit of health practitioners due to challenge of access despite the overwhelming number of students seeking admission. This, he said, was because universities could not admit more due to the carrying

capacity imposed on them.

He noted that it was an anomaly

for Medical and Dental Council

of Nigeria (MDCN) to fix

admission quota for Medicine

and Surgery at fifty students per

intake, while the Council was not

backed by law. He assured that the Commission would continue

work towards achieving a

university system that would be

the dream of the nation.

Contributing, the Director of

Academic Planning, Dr. Giddado

Kumo, advised the NSP to be in

synergy with MDCN to avoid conflicts of interest on the on-going curriculum review of Physiotherapy programme. He said that NUC would provide a platform for the two bodies to discuss areas of concerns and proffer the way forward for Medical discipline.

In his response, the President of

NSP, Dr. Rufai Yusuf Ahmad,

thanked the Executive Secretary

f o r i d e n t i f y i n g w i t h

Physiotherapists in Nigeria with

r e g a r d s t o D o c t o r o f

Physiotherapy programme. He

assured the Commission that NSP

would use the opportunity to improve physiotherapy services

in public health, stressing that the

award conferred on the Prof.

Rasheed was the highest award

given to non-members. He also

informed that the investiture

would take place at the opening

ceremony of NSP forthcoming

Annual Scientific Conference and thGeneral Meeting on 25 October,

2018, at Port-Harcourt, Rivers State,

The NUC Directors in attendance were ; Di rec to r, Academic Planning, Dr. Gidado Bello Kumo; and Director, Establishment of P r i v a t e U n i v e r s i t i e s , M r.

Abdullahi Hamza.

Other members of the delegation

include Prof. A.Y. Oyeyemi,

Chairman, NSP Abuja chapter, Mr.

Gado Charles; Public Relations

Officer, Abuja Chapter, Mr. Aze

Nnamdi, and Assistant Director,

FCTA, Mr. A. Moses.

Prof. Rasheed and Dr. Ahmad (4th and 5th right) with NUC Directors of Academic Planning, Dr. Gidado B. Kumo (1st right) and Establishment of Private Universities, Mr. Hamza Abdullahi with some members of NSP delegation



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Dates:


Call for Application for the ISESCO Research Grant for Young Scientists

FG Renames FUNAI as Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-AlikeThe President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has approved the renaming of Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (FUNAI), as Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State.In view of the above, the National Universities Commission wishes to notify all stakeholders in the Education sector, including JAMB, NYSC, TETFund and other relevant agencies as well as the general public, of the change of name of the University.All stakeholders and the general public are to kindly take note of the change of name, to enable proper communication with the university.

Signed Management

required to have excellent knowledge of at least two of African Union’s official languages (Arabic, French, English and Portuguese).

Admiss ion Requirement for Doctoral Programme:Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:?A masters degree in a relevant field from PAU or any internat ional ly recognised University;?Certified copies of relevant certificates,

transcripts, and national I.D. card and passport personal details page.?A 3 to 4 page research concept note (tentative

title, research questions, objectives, significance of the research (etc);

?Recommendation letter from 2 Professors;?Clear coloured passport size photograph

(2cmx2cm)?Maximum age of 35years for male and

40years for female applicants.?

N.B Interested Researchers are required to meet the criteria and submit their projects on the specified research grant application form using the electronic version of the form from which can be downloaded direct ly f rom the ICPSR’s websi te a t : http://www.scien4innovation.org/index.php/followships/.

In addition, universities are to forward their nominees project proposals to the office of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education while soft copies are to be sent to [email protected] not later than Monday, 16th July, 2018 for endorsement and onward transmission to ISESCO.

he National Universities Commission (NUC) is in receipt of a call notice from the Islamic TEducational, scientific and Cultural

organization (ISESCO), in Rabat, Morocco, inviting suitably qualified teachers from the Nigerian Universities System (NUS) for the ISESCO Research Grants for Young Scientists.

The Research Grant is for young Scientists under the age of 40 in the following scientific areas: Nanotechnology, Health Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, frontier areas of Science and Technology, Applied Sciences and Biological Sciences for Masters and PhD categories respectively. The value of the research grant is $10,000 USD to be paid for a period of two years to Researchers who hold a position in Public Sector University or Government research institute where project is proposed to be executed. Women researchers will be given priority.

A d m i s s i o n R e q u i re m e n t s f o r M a s t e r s Programmes:Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:?Undergraduate degree from a recognised

university, with at least a second class upper division or its equivalent , in a relevant field ;

?Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts (from University and high school), national I.D card and passport personal details page;

?Recommendation letters from 2 Professors?Clear coloured passport size photograph

(2cmx2cm)?Maximum age of 30 years for male and

35years for female applicant.?Candidates may be required to undergo

written/oral examination after pre-selection.?Candidates for the master in conference

interpreting and translation programmes are


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UNO Geneva 4122 9170123 2017/12/14 17:07:54 2 /7

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations and theCentre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, invite

STUDENTS FROM ALL UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD

to participate in the

10th NELSON MANDELA WORLD HUMAN RIGHTS MOOT COURT COMPETITION,

PALAIS DES NATIONS, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, 15 – 20 July 218

Students from all universities in the world are invited to participate in the prestigious Nelson Mandela, World Human Rights Moot Court Competition in 2018. The years 2018 will not only mark the tenth year in the life of the competition, but it will also be an opportunity to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the 100th birthday of human right icon Nelson Mandela. The final rounds will be held at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva from 15 to 20 July.

Each year undergraduate are masters level students who wish to participate in the competition submit written legal arguments for the opposing sides in a fictional dispute involving some of the burning human rights issues of the day. The terms with the highest scores from each of the five UN regions are then invited to participate in the final oral rounds in the Human Rights Council Chamber in the Palais des Nations. The case is heard by a panel of eminent international jurists, including judges from international tribunals. Many participants have described participation in the moot as the highlight of their studies.

In 2018 the competition will for the first time be presented not only in English, but also in French. In future years the other UN languages, namely Spanish, Chinese, Russia and Arabic, will also be used.

The terms that are selected to the participant in the final rounds in Geneva are expected to cover their own traveling costs as well as accommodation and meals, although limited financial assistance is available.

The last day for submission of memorials is 16 April 2018More information on the Competition is available at http://www.chr.up.ac.za/worldmant

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Call for Papersth8th International Conference on Appropriate Technology (8 ICAT)

November 22-25, 2018 Songhai Center, Porto-Novo, Benin

ORGANIZING SPONSORS University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin

International Network on Appropriate Technology (INAT)

Endogenous Knowledge, Appropriate Technology and Innovation: Linking the Past and the Future

The 8th International Conference on Appropriate Technology will

1) Promote Knowledge-based Endogenous Development and the diffusion of related innovations to support Appropriate Technology (AT) practice 2) Identify, initiate and combine AT contributions based on both pre-modern and modern knowledge in a manner that is rooted in an appropriate historical perspective 3) Provide a forum for networking on AT solutions for the 21 st century through the recognition, valorization and re-appropriation of locally-grounded knowledge and practices

Locally-grounded and useful knowledge, both tacit and codified, is one of the most reliable bases for long term, sustainable prosperity, Unfortunately, much of this knowledge remains under-recognized and undervalued, with tumkey solutions from elsewhere often being presented as readily available or convenient. At present, large numbers of people in the Global South, particularly in Africa, still lack access to clean water, sanitation, clean energy, reliable food and nutrition, and safe transportation, among other challenges. Yet in those same societies, some people have time-tested, demonstrable approaches to resolving them, while others are engaged in cutting-edge scientific research and technological development.

All of these, to the extent that they are informed by contextually-relevant needs, and priorities represent an endogenous knowledge resource base. However, refining, upgrading, applying and diffusing this knowledge in the form of improved products, services and practices also requires the dissemination of lessons and experiences between similarly motivated actors from a broad cross-section of any given society: In exploring various local challenges together from an Appropriate Technology perspective, we believe that we can contribute to a more plural, multi-centric. equitable, sustainable and ultimately more just global community.

Visit the official 8th ICAT website: http://www.apropriatetech.net

Background

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Language

The official language of the conference will be English

Format of Abstracts, Papers, Posters and ProjectsAbstracts for full papers, posters and project presentations are being accepted and reviewed.abstracts & full papers will be double-blind peer reviewed. Abstract must be between 200 and 500 words.Please denote paper category (see below) upon abstract submission and indicate if abstract is for full paper and oral presentation, poster or project.

submit abstract and papers to www.appropriatetech.netDeadline for Receipt of abstract for full paper, poster and/or project: March 15, 2018 Notification of decision on abstracts for papers, posters & projects: June 1, 2018 Deadline for full papers: July 15, 2018 Notification of decision on papers, posters & projects: Sept 15, 2018

Paper categories

Some Suggested Topics

Green Economy and Innovation

Manufacturing, small scale industry, mining and mineral processing, socially relevant computing, economics of technology, textile technology, recycling, social business, appropriate technology innovation, ecological economics

Energy

Hydro power projects, alternative energy systems, renewable enemy, distributed power, rural electrification, solar

Water and Sanitation

Water supply, storage and sanitation, water scarcity, water quality, water stress and recycling, toilets, waste

management

Health

Indigenous medical technologies, food

preparation/processing, technologies addressing

malaria/TB/HIV/AIDS related issues,

pharmaceuticals

Construction and

Infrastructure

Appropriate architecture, appropriate construction,

appropriate transportation, sustainable building

materials

Environment and Agriculture

Environmental impact, irrigation projects, forestry & wildlife, agricultural technology, climate change, air quality, remediation of contaminated environments

Knowledge and Technology Transfer

Education and training, knowledge engineering, knowledge management, community development, indigenous knowledge, people's science

Policy, Standards and Ethics

Technology policies, technology standards, ethics, culture, quality assurance, responsible wellbeing



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The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), which has 72 study/resource centres nationwide,

is currently the only approved open university in the Nigerian University System (NUS).

List of approved Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria

Eight universities in the Nigerian University System, currently have the approval of the National

Universities Commission to operate distance learning centres as follows:

1. Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan.

2. Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos.

3. Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education, University of Abuja.

4. Centre for Distance Learning, University of Maiduguri.

5. Centre for Distance Learning, ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife.

6. Centre for Distance Learning, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola.

7. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Open and Distance Learning Centre, Ogbomosho.

8. Distance Learning Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

Northwest University Kano, Now Yusuf Maitama Sule University

The National Universities Commission has been notified of the official change of name of former Northwest University, Kano, to Maitama Sule University, Kano,

The Commission therefore, wishes to notify all stakeholders in the Education sector, including Federal and States Ministries of Education, JAMB, NYSC, TETFund and other relevant agencies as well as the general public, of the change which took effect from 2nd August, 2017.

All stakeholders and the general public are to kindly take note of the change of name, to enable proper communication with the university.

Signed Management

Approved Open Universities and Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria


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he National Universities Commission, cognizant of the need to streamline the operations of Part-Time and Sandwich programmes in Nigerian universities, had T

through a publication in the print media, including the Guardian and Sun Newspapers of Monday, 19th March, 2012, placed a moratorium on admission into Part-Time programmes in Nigerian universities. In the publication, the universities were requested to fully disclose all Part-Time and Sandwich programmes, with respect to enrolment and staffing profile, within four weeks of the publication, and to conduct in-house staff and student audit and forward same to the Commission. As a follow up to this, the Commission vide a letter dated 14 January, 2013, sent a reminder to the universities requesting those that were yet to provide information on their Part-Time and Sandwich programmes as well as affiliation arrangements to do so on or before15 February, 2013.

2.0. Universities That Made SubmissionBased on the submissions received, a total of forty (40) universities indicated that they would run Part-Time and Sandwich programmes as detailed below:

A. Federal Universities1. Federal University of Technology, Owerri2. University of Benin, Benin3. University of Calabar, Calabar4. University of Lagos5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka6. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt7. University of Uyo, Uyo8. University of Abuja, Abuja9. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta10. Michael Okpara University, Umudike11. Moddibbo Adamawa University of Technology, Yola12. 13. Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto14. University of Jos, Jos

B. State Universities1. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State2. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State3. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State4. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, Ondo State5. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State6. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State7. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port

Harcourt

University of Agriculture, Markurdi

8. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State

9. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Education, Port Harcourt

10. Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State11. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,

Ogbomoso

12. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State13. Niger Delta University, Amasoma, Bayelsa State14. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State15. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi State16. Cross River State University of Technology, Calabar17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State18. Osun State University, Osun State19. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State

10. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri12. Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto13. Bayero University, Kano14. Federal University of Agriculture, Markurdi15. Federal University, Lafia16. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma

B. State Universities1. Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti State2. Cross River State University, Calabar, Cross River State

C. Private Universities:1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo State7. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State8. Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo,

Ondo State

3.0. APPROVALS GRANTED TO UNIVERSITIESTO RUN PART–TIME/ SANDWICHPROGRAMMES.Up to date, a total of thirty six (36) universities forwarded their completed documents, based on the approved format. Following the analysis of the submissions by the Department of Academic Standards and having satisfied the laid down guidelines for running Part – Time programme and Sandwich courses in Nigerian universities, all the thirty six (36) institutions were recommended to the Executive Secretary for approval. Consequent upon Executive Secretary’s approval, letters were communicated to the universities accordingly. The universities are:A. Federal Universities1. University of Lagos2. University of Port Harcourt3. University of Calabar4. University of Benin5. University of Abuja6. University of Uyo7. University of Jos8. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife9. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka


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3. Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State4. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers

State5. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun

State6. Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State7. Enugu State University of Science &

Technology, Enugu State8. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun,

Ogun State9. Rivers State University of Science &

Technology, Port Harcourt10. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eboyi State11. Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State12. Niger Delta University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State13. Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State14. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba – Akoko,

Ondo State15. Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State16. Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State17. Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa

State.19. Ladoke Akintola University of Science and

Technology, Ogbomosho Jalingo

C. Private Universities1. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State2. Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State3. Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State4. Lead City university, Ibadan, Oyo State5. Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State6. Benson Idahosa University, Benin – City, Edo

State7. Wesley University of Science and Technology,

Ondo, Ondo State8. Fountain University, Osogbo9. Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State10. Covenant 11. Babcock

Dr. Gidado B. KumoDirector, Academic PlanningFor: Executive Secretary

20. Taraba State University,21. Gombe State University, Gombe22. Bauchi State University, Gadau23. Kwara State University, Molete24. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai25. Kaduna State University, Kaduna

University, Ota, Ogun StateUniversity, Ilisan-Remo

12. Salem University, Lokoja13. Madonna University, Okija14. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji15. Caritas University, Enugu16. Rhema University, Aba17. Crawford University, Igbesa18. Adeleke University, Ede19. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo20. Bowen University, Iwo

GUIDELINES ON PART-TIME AND SANDWICHPROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

Below are guidelines for conducting Part-time and Sandwich programmes in Nigerian universities. All universities currently operating Part-time programmes are expected to comply with the guidelines on programme by programme basis.

Consequently, universities still interested in running Part-time programmes are advised to forward fresh applications to the NUC on programme by programme basis.

This is, however, subject to the readiness of the university to comply with the following extant guidelines on part-time programmes:

1. The admission and graduation requirements, Staffing, Library and physical facilities requirements must be in line with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) for the various full-time academic programmes;

2. For a programme to be eligible to run on part-time basis, the approved full-time equivalent must be available in the university, must have earned full accreditation and must be run within approved campuses;

3. The enrolment into part-time programmes must not exceed 20% of total students’ population in the programme;

4. The minimum duration of the part-time programmes must be 150% of the approved duration of the Full-Time equivalent;

5. Approval shall not be granted for part-time programmes in Environmental Sciences, Engineering/Technology, Law, Medicine/Medical Sciences, Pharmacy /Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dentistry; and Veterinary Science;

6. All admissions into part-time programmes must be through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Part-time programmes must be run within approved campuses of universities where the human and material resources for the teaching of the programmes are domiciled, i.e. on the main campus of the university;

7. Part-time programmes shall be subjected to the NUC accreditation assessment upon maturity of the programme;

8. For any programme to be eligible for part-time mode, it must have produced two (2) sets of graduates and satisfied the Resource Verification Requirements.

9. Commencement of a part-time programme MUST be subject to NUC’s approval. Approval of commencement of all parttime programmes must be obtained.

The National Universities Commission shall not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions on any university which violates any of the stipulated Guidelines on Part-Time and Sandwich Programmes. Signed

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LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA

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Ebonyi State University,Abakaliki

2000

Nasarawa State University, Keffi

2002

Adamawa State University, Mubi

2002

Gombe State University, Gombe

2004

Kaduna State University, Kaduna

2004

Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 2004

Plateau State University, Bokkos 2005

Ondo State University of Technology, Okiti Pupa. 2008

Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State

2005

Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun 2005

Umaru Musa Yar’AduaUniversity, Katsina

2006

Yobe State UniversityDamaturu, Yobe State 2006

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30

31

32

Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero

2006

Osun State University,Osogbo 2006

Taraba State University,Jalingo 2008

Kwara State University,Ilorin

2009

S/N INSTITUTIONS YearEst.

STATE UNIVERSITIES

1

5

6

7

8

3

4

9

10

11

12

13

2

14

Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt 1979

Ambrose Alli University,Ekpoma 1980

Abia State University,Uturu 1981

Enugu State University of Science & Tech, Enugu 1982

Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 1982

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. (formerly University of Ado-Ekiti) 1982

Lagos State University,Ojo, Lagos 1983

Ladoke Akintola University ofTechnology, Ogbomoso 1990

Imo State University,Owerri

1992

Benue State University,Makurdi 1992

Delta State University,Abraka 1992

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba - Akoko

1999

Kogi State University,Anyigba 1999

Niger-Delta University,Yenagoa 2000

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16

Odumegwu Ojukwu UniversityUli

2000

Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil 2000


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35

36

37

38

39

40

Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Ikpaden 2010

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni

2010

Bauchi State University,Gadau 2011

Maitama Sule University,Kano 2012

The Technical University, Ibadan.

2012

Sule Lamido University,Kafin Hausa

2013

Ondo State University ofMedical Sciences

2015

41 Edo University, Iyamho 2016

42 Eastern Palm University,Ogboko 2016

43 University of Africa,Toru-Orua 2016

44 Borno State University 2016

45 Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology, Abeokuta

2017

Gombe State University of Science and Technology, Kumo

201746

33 Sokoto State University,Sokoto 2009


47 Zamfara State University, Talata-Mafara

2018


Federal University, Alike, Ebonyi State

Ndufu- 2011

Federal University, Ekiti State

Oye-Ekiti, 2011

Federal University, Bayelsa

Otuoke, 2011

The Nigeria Police Wudil, Kano State

Academy, 2012

Federal University, Kebbi, Kebbi

Birnin- 2013

Federal University, Zamfara

Gusau, 2013

Federal University, Yobe

Gashua, 2013

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36

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38

39

40

Federal University, Nasarawa State

Lafia, 2011

Federal University, Gombe State

Kashere, 2011

Federal University, Taraba State

Wukari, 2011

Federal University, Katsina State

Dutsin-Ma, 2011

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32

Federal University, Jigawa State

Dutse, 201133

S/N INSTITUTIONS YearEst. S/N INSTITUTIONS

YearEst.

FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES

1948

1960

1962

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1962

1962

1970

Bayero University, Kano 1975

1975

University of Ilorin, Ilorin 1975

University of Jos, Jos

University of Maiduguri

Maiduguri, 1975

Usmanu Danfodiyo Sokoto

University, 1975

University of Port-Port-Harcourt

Harcourt, 1975

Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife

LagosUniversity of Lagos,

University of Benin, Benin City

University of Calabar, Calabar

1975

Federal University of nology, Owerri

Tech-1980

1 University of Ibadan, Ibadan

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

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6

7

8

3

4

9

10

11

12

13

14

2

Federal University of Tech-nology, Akure

1981

Modibbo Adama University ofTechnology, Yola

1981

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16

University of Uyo, Uyo 1991

Michael Okpara of Agriculture, Umudike

University 1992

National Open Nigeria, Lagos

University of 2002

Fed. Univ. of Petroleum Resources, Effurun

2007

Federal University, Kogi State

Lokoja, 2011

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Federal University ofTechnology, Minna

1982

Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna

1985

University of Abuja, Abuja 1988

Abubakar Tafawa University, Bauchi

Balewa 1988

University of Makurdi

Agriculture, 1988

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

1988

Nnamdi Azikiwe Awka

University, 1992

41Nigeria Maritine UniversityOkerenkoko, Delta State 2018

42 Nigerian Army University, Biu

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27

28

29

30

31

Obong University, Obong Ntak

2007

Salem University, Lokoja 2007

Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State

2007

Veritas University, Abuja 2007

Wesley University of Science & Technology, Ondo

2007

Western Delta University,Oghara, Delta State

2007

32The Achievers University,Owo

2007

33 African University of Science & Technology, Abuja 2007

14

15

1

5

6

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8

3

4

9

10

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13

2

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Babcock University, Ilishan Remo

1999

Madonna University,Okija 1999

Igbinedion University,Okada

1999

Bowen University, Iwo 2001

Covenant University, Ota 2002

Pan-Atlantic University,Lagos

2002

Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 2002

American University ofNigeria, Yola 2003

Redeemers University, Ede,Osun State

2005

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo 2005

Al-Hikmah University,Ilorin 2005

Caritas University, Amorji-Nke, Enugu 2005

Bingham University, Auta-Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State

2005

Al-Qalam University, Katsina 2005

Renaissance University,Enugu 2005

Bells University of Tech, Ota, Ogun State

2005

Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State 2005

Crawford University,Igbesa, Ogun State

2005

Kwararafa University, Wukari (formerly Wukari Jubilee Uni.)

2005

Crescent University,Abeokuta

2005

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23

24

25

Novena University, Ogume, Delta State 2005

University of Mkar, Mkar 2005

Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State

2006

Caleb University, Lagos 2007

Fountain University, Osogbo 2007


PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

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Baze University, Abuja 2011

Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State 2011

Samuel Adegboyega University, 2011

Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State 2012

Evangel University,Akaeze, Ebonyi State

2012

Gregory University,2012

McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ajebo, Ogun State 2012

Southwestern University,Okun Owa, Ogun State

2012

Augustine, University,2015

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35

36

37

38

39

40

Afe Babalola University,Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State

2009

Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State 2009

Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja 2009

Oduduwa University,Ipetumodu, Osun State 2009

Rhema University, Obeama-Asa, Rivers State 2009

Wellspring University,Evbuobanosa, Edo State 2009

Adeleke University, Ede,2011

Paul University, Awka,Anambra State 2009

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Ogwa, Edo State

Uturu, Abia State

Ilara, Lagos State

41 Osun State

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60

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Chrisland University,Owode, Ogun State

2015

Christopher University,Mowe, Ogun State

2015

Hallmark University,Ijebu, Itele, Ogun State 2015

Kings University, Ode Omu, 2015

Michael and Cecilia Ibru Uni., Owhrode, Delta State 2015

2015

Mountain Top University,2015

2015

Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State 2015

2015

Summit University,Offa, Kwara StateEdwin Clark University,Kiagbodo, Delta StateHezekiah University,Umudi, Imo State

Osun State

Ogun State

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Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos State

Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State

Clifford University, Owerrinta, Abia StateCoal City University, Enugu, Enugu State

2016

2016

2016

2016

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67

68

2016

2016

2016

Crown Hill University, Eiyenkorin, Kwara State

Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo StateKoladaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo StateLegacy University, Okija, Anambra State

S/N INSTITUTIONS YearEst. S/N INSTITUTIONS Year

Est.

LIST OF APPROVED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA

Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State

Spiritan University, Nneochi, Abia State

Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo State

PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt, River State

Atiba University, Oyo, Oyo State

Eko University of Medical Sciences, Ijanikin, Lagos State

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2017

2017

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2017

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has observed with great concern that some Nigerian universities are running unapproved postgraduate programmes, leading to the award of Masters and PhD degrees. The Commission has also observed that some Parastatals and Institutes are awarding these same Postgraduate degrees, either on their own or through unapproved affiliations with Nigerian and foreign Universities. Such practices are not only unethical, but also antithetical to time-tested quality assurance best practices. The qualifications/awards resulting therefrom are not recognized. The Commission hereby notifies the general public that only the following universities have approval to offer postgraduate programmes at the Masters’ and Ph.D levels in Nigeria, as of 30th July, 2012:

1. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 16. University of Benin, Benin City2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 17. University of Calabar, Calabar3. Bayero University, Kano 18. University of Ibadan, Ibadan4. Federal University of Technology, Akure 19. University of llorin, llorin5. Federal University of Technology, Minna 20. University of Jos, Jos6. Federal University of Technology, Owerri 21. University of Lagos, Akoka7. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 22. University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri8. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola 23. University of Nigeria, Nsukka9. National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. 24. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt10. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna 25. University of Uyo, Uyo11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 26. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto12. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife13. University of Abuja, Gwagwalada14. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta15. University of Agriculture, Makurdi

27. Federal University, Dutsin-ma28. Federal University, Ndufu-alike29. Federal Unversity, Oye-ekiti

The National Universities Commission (NUC), wishes to announce to the general public, especially prospective promoters of private universities, the fourteen-step procedure for establishing private universities in Nigeria.1. Application in writing stating the intent for the establishment of the university2. Interview of prospective proprietors3. Collection of application forms4. Submission of application forms and relevant documents5. Intensive review/analysis of documents by experts in relevant

NUC departments6. Revision of documents by proprietors, based on report of SCOPU

7. Interactive meeting of SCOPU with the proposed university8. First site assessment visit9. Finalisation of document10. Second (final) site assessment visit11. Security screening of proprietors and Board of Trustees12. Approval by NUC Management13. Approval by NUC Board14. Approval by FEC

Federal Universities :

List of Universities with Approved Postgraduate Programmes

Prof. Executive Secretary, NUCAnnouncer

Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL

Employers of labour, educational institutions and other stakeholders are to note that only certificates issued by these universities, for their approved programmes, are valid for employment, further studies and other purposes. When in doubt about the status of any programme or certificate, the National Universities Commission should be contacted through [email protected] and the following telephone numbers: 08027455412, 07054407741, 08067787753, 07039254081 and 07082024412 (FAX). Further information can also be obtained from the Commission’s website: www.nuc.edu.ng

Signed: MANAGEMENT

Fourteen-Step Process for the Establishment of Private Universities in Nigeria

1. Abia State University, Uturu 15. Lagos State University, Ojo.2. Adamawa State University, Mubi 16. Nasarawa State University, Keffi3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 17. Niger-Delta University, Wilberforce Island4. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 18. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye5. Anambra State University, Uli 19. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt6. Benue State University, Makurdi 20. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina7. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar 21. Gombe State University, Gombe8. Delta State University, Abraka 22. Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai9. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki 23. Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil10. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti 24. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero 11. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu 25. Kwara State University Malete12. Imo State University, Owerri13. Kogi State University, Anyigba14. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

26. Kaduna State University, Kaduna27. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-ode28. Osun State University, Osogbo

1. African University of Science and Technology, Abuja 17. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin (MSc. only)2. American University of Nigeria, Yola 18. Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State3. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo 19. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City 20. Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo5. Bowen University, Iwo6. Covenant University, Ota7. Igbinedion University, Okada8. Pan-African University, Lekki9. Redeemer’s University, Mowe, Ogun State10. Caleb University, Lagos11. Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja13. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State14. Lead City University, Ibadan, (MSc. only)15. University of Mkar, Mkar (MSc. only)16. Madonna University, Okija

21. Achievers University, Owo22. Al-qalam University, Kastina23. Baze University, Abuja24. Bells University of Technology, Ota25. Crawford University, Igbessa26. Crescent University, Abeokuta27. Fountain University, Osogbo28. Landmark University, Omu-Aran29. Novena University, Ogume30. Salem University, Lokoja31. Veritas University, Abuja

State Universities :

Private Universities :



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he National Universities Commission (NUC) wishes to announce to 36) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpothe general public, especially parents and prospective 37) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta Stateundergraduates, that the under-listed “Degree Mills” have not been 38) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, AbujaT

licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down 39) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers Statefor violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 40) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu StateLaw of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. The “Universities” are: 41) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine,

Abuja.1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating 42) Temple University, Abuja

anywhere in Nigeria. 43) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in 2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & Nigeria.

Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses 44) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses 45) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, 4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Lagos - Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road,

Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria Lagos.5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses 46) University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in 6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its Nigeria.

other campuses in Nigeria 47) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or 48) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou,

any of its other campuses Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria.8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other 49) Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study

campuses Centre.9) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of 50) Evangel University of America & Chudick Management

its other campuses. Academic, Lagos10) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any 51) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko

of its other campuses. Campus)11) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its 52) Career Light Resources Centre, Jos

other campuses. 53) University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT12) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other 54) Coastal University, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State

campuses. 55) Kaduna Business School, Kaduna13) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or 56) Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State

any of its other campuses 57) West African Union University, in Collaboration with 14) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos International Professional College of Administration, Science and

Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria Technology Nigeria, operating anywhere in Nigeria.15) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 58) Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University.16) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria 165 Iselo road, Cele bus stop, Egbe-Ikotun, Lagos.17) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria`18) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria. In addition to the closure, the following Degree Mills are currently 19) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria. undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose 20) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and

campuses in Nigeria. charges on subscribers.21) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.22) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria. 1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State23) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal 2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State

Campus 3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu24) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in 4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State.

Nigeria. 5) West Coast University, Umuahia.25) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in 6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State

Nigeria. 7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State.26) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. 8) Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University.27) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of

its campuses in Nigeria For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any 28) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk.

campuses in Nigeria Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the 29) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies.

Nigeria30) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their

Nigeria further necessary action.31) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in

Nigeria.32) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in

Nigeria Professor 33) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY34) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION35) Open International University, Akure ANNOUNCER

* This list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive.

Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, mni, MFR, FNAL


Illegal Degree Awarding Institutions (Degree Mills)PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Vol. 13 No. 33th 13 July, 2018


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